Life Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on life insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Life Insurance Really Can Be Affordable and UncomplicatedMany consumers think life insurance is pricey and complicated, but the truth is you can start small, and online tools make purchasing a policy easier than ever.
By Salene Hitchcock-Gear, President of Prudential Individual Life Insurance
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Four Ways Life Insurance Can Grow and Protect Your WealthIf you haven’t checked in on your life insurance strategy lately, now would be a good time to ensure you know how it can help beyond providing a death benefit.
By Kara Sherman, CFP®
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Retirees, It's Not Too Late to Buy Life Insurancelife insurance Improvements in underwriting have made it easier to qualify for life insurance, which can be a useful estate-planning tool.
By David Rodeck
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How Specially Designed Life Insurance Can Provide Flexibility for High-Income EarnersLife Insurance A high cash value life insurance policy can facilitate tax-advantaged growth that standard retirement accounts may not be able to match. Here’s how it works.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
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Yes, You Can Be the Beneficiary of Your Own Life Insurance PlanA life insurance policy that includes living benefits could be a game-changer if you become ill or need long-term care.
By Greg Elie
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Retirement Planning with Life InsuranceAn indexed universal life insurance policy can help you with tax mitigation and extra retirement income in addition to death benefits for your beneficiaries.
By Mike Decker, NSSA®
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What Is Indexed Universal Life Insurance and How Does It Work?This permanent life insurance provides a death benefit to your beneficiaries but also offers a cash-value component that can grow over time.
By Mike Decker, NSSA®
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Life Insurance Strategies to Consider When You Own a Family BusinessNot only can life insurance replace lost income, but it can help with estate taxes and provide a sense of fairness for family members who don’t participate in the business.
By Howard Sharfman
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What You Need to Know About Life Insurance Settlementslife insurance If your life insurance payments don’t seem worth it anymore, consider these options for keeping the value.
By David Rodeck
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